28-05-2025
Convention center's 'Cincinnati' sign getting facelift
The iconic 'Cincinnati' sign on the western facade of the Duke Energy Convention Center will get a facelift this year as part of the more than $200 million renovation of the Downtown convention center.
The upgraded sign will feature letters illuminated with LED lights that can be customized individually with color changes, gradients and different hues, according to a press release from the Cincinnati Center City Development Corp., or 3CDC.
Each letter will function as its own digital canvas, allowing operators to incorporate signature visuals, such as Bengals stripes, or Reds or FC Cincinnati logos directly on the letters.
The upgraded sign will also allow for live video playback, similar to the Fifth Third LED board at Fountain Square, according to the press release.
'The Cincinnati sign is a truly iconic piece of the skyline synonymous with a warm welcome as you enter our city,' Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long said in the press release. statement. "I'm thrilled to see the convention center upgrade to a new system that enhances our capabilities to celebrate our city while maintaining the tradition so many have grown to love.''
The "Cincinnati'' sign has been part of the city's skyline since the convention center was expanded in 2006.
The 50-foot-tall sign comprised of angled metal panels was last upgraded in 2014 with LED lights with 16.7 million color combinations that could be programmed by computer.
Demolition on the current sign is scheduled to begin in June and will continue through the summer, the press release states. The upgraded sign is expected to be installed and operational by the time the building's full renovation is completed next year.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: "Cincinnati" sign getting first upgrade since 2014
